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Lake Harding

Lake fishing  Alabama · 06:01 - 16:47

Lake Harding is a lake in Alabama. Most people come here for Striped Bass, Channel Catfish and Blue Catfish.

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Fair 41% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
78°
Fri
77%
77°
Sat
85%
69°
Best day
Sun
76%
65°
Mon
76%
67°
Tue
74%
72°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
63°F
Air temp
68°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
29.98 inHg → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:16–07:16 Dusk 15:32–17:32 Night 17:32–05:16

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:49–08:49 Major period 18:49–20:49 Minor period 00:49–02:19 Minor period 13:19–14:49

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

05:00
68°
06:00
67°
07:00
67°
08:00
68°
09:00
69°
10:00
69°
11:00
70°
12:00
71°
13:00
73°
14:00
74°
15:00
74°
16:00
72°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
41%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
30%
Active through the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
30%
Active through the night, off season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
26%
Active through the night, off season.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
26%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, off season.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
15%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Common Carp and Black Crappie.

Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Stained water: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Timing Striped bass is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Lake Harding, also known as Bartlett's Ferry Lake, is a 5,850-acre (23.7 km2) reservoir on the Chattahoochee River. The lake is formed by Bartlett's Ferry Dam, and the border between Georgia and Alabama traverses the main channel along the western side of the lake. The Georgia side lies entirely within Harris County while the Alabama shoreline's entirety is in Lee County. Lake Harding is a deep lake with a depth of over 100 feet (30 m) at the dam itself.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Harding?

Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Common Carp, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass and Bluegill.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Harding?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Harding?

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Lake Harding right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 36%.